> > After six years as an Sr Commander I have tried many different things to
> > make sure all Ranger activities and functions are fully staffed. I agree
> > that leaders should take responsibility for their group. However as the Sr
> > Commander it has been my duty to see that it all comes together.
> > It light of this discussion about commitment I have found that for many
> > folks it scares them to death. How many times I have heard, "well If can't
> > give 100% I won't get involved because that's just they way I am." Hogwash!
*Jumping in after being blissed out by a vacation in the sunshine<G>
Too many times the Sr.Commander is seen as the "Man responsible" or the
"Go-to Guy" That may be the case that a top-down organization desires..
but it play hard on the man and his family to be the only thing standing
between failure and success in Royal Rangers..
*I prefer- and held that all the adults involved were a "patrol" and
worked to build concensis of opinion for outpost decisions.
You see.. Leadership is not beyond our grasp..we can do this, and
frankly we should have beem makeing leaders instead of hanging swords
and awards on hollow Ranger boys...
Hear me.. the end result is not the GMA! It is a thinking young man...
The challenges we present him should reflect our desires, but the
"meaning" or significance is his to recieve in his heart...
I said "hollow".. because time after time Ranger boys do'nt come back.
Someone has pushed them to achieve a medal, but not encouraged them to
become leaders.
Cdr.Johnnie left in his desk a message about building bridges...
What chasum do you think he ment for us to span?
>
> > I tell them if everyone felt that way we won't have anyone doing anything.
> I
> > say get involved and I will take your 10 or 20% and combine with others and
> > we will have Rangers. Just when you are giving your 20% give 100%. When
> > planning a campout talk to leaders to get a commitment to participate. Make
> > it clear that if there is not enough leaders for any outing it will be
> > canceled.
You don't need to do that when the program is working.. when things are
right.. there is plenty of leaders for a winning team.. *But people smell
disaster, and the no-shows are a vote of no confidence.
Don't overlook that in your passion... no one was ment to hold the Outpost
togather on their sholders.. It's a shared vision of the church,parents
boys and leaders..
> > I am doing something different this year. We have all our trips planned
> > for the entire year. I am giving this list to all commanders and council
> > leaders and telling them to book the outings they want to go on. I tell
> them
> > don't overbook but do what you are sure you can do. Make arrangements to
> get
> > off from work, (many employers provide a list for employees to put down for
> > vacation days). I will take the results and compare to the schedule. I
> will
> > be able to tell how it looks now. What I am trying to do is teach my
> > commanders to become organized planners.
Good planning yeilds confidence in your leadership skills and that breeds
involvement. Task management is easy when broken down into small chunks.
Just be sure to keep the planning session brief and on target, you have
family times at risk, and that is priority one.
Good Post!
Thanks,
Cdr.Duane -=A=-
Only time will tell if this is
> > going to work. However we Sr Commanders are going to be the one who must
> > provide the leadership for our outpost to success. When someone cancels
> out
> > on you for something because they have something that is a greater priority
> > you must smile and be supportive. Then see if you can keep the plans going.
>
> > If this continues then further action may be needed. But don't give up on
> > the commander who may one day turn out to be a good one by making too many
> > demands on him now. In years to come his time may open up and he will
> shine.
> > Remember God's timing is not always ours.
> >
> > Taking The High Ground for Jesus
> > James Styles, Sr Commander
> > Outpost 45 Huntsville, Al
>
>
>
>
> Exactly, James. Exactly!
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